Magellan and the Exploration of South America

The story of the first successful voyage to circumnavigate the world and of the European exploration of South America.

This book follows the daring voyage of Ferdinand Magellan, a man driven by the age-old dream of finding a way to Asia by traveling westward. Using pictures from the 16th century to the present day, this volume tells how Magellan:

• Made preparations for the voyage


• Sailed around Tierra del Fuego, the tip of South America


• Faced disaster as he crossed the Pacific


• Made the voyage across the Atlantic and sighted land


• Died before his journey was completed

As Magellan made this historic voyage around the world, the European exploration of South America continued.

This book details:

• The journey of Hernando Cortez


• How the mighty Aztec and Inca Empires were destroyed


• The exploits of other explorers


• The impact Europe and South America had on each other